National Republican., 1887-02-07
AMUSEMEN rs.
NATIONAL OPERA COMPANY.


Gluck's opera, "Orpheus and Eurydice," was
presented at Saturdays matinee with the same
care and magnifcence that characterize all
productions Of the National Opera Company
Mile. Van Zanten, as 0rpheus sang with even
greater spirit than she had manifested as
daughter of the king in "Aida," and the fine
opportunity for display of forvd and continu-
Gus dramatic power was fully utilized. The
protracted lamentation and the arduous search
Tor Eurydicc could only have escaped tedious
ness by means of the eonsummate acting
which Mile. Van Lanten brought SO success
FULLY to the development OF her very difficult
role.
OfMiss Emma Juch as Eurydice we need
only say that she fully attained, within neces
.aiy limitations of Gluck's genius, the high
level Of her Marguerite aud Senta.
A very pleasant feature of this opera was
the appearance of Miss Laura Moore, charm.
ing little lady from 81. Louis, who has very
recently graduated with high honors from the
Paris conservatory Of music. The bright and
sparkling part of Amor. which iell to her share,
was performed with delightful freshness and
an audience not usually demon.trative. We
cordially agree with what distinguished
authority has TO say of this very attractive
l9dy-"she has charminy voice
characterized by purity and trneness oftole,
and her personaton, unaffected and earnest,
gained approval that many singer better
versed In the tricks and manners of the stage
would have failed TO secure" Her WASHINGTON
audience felt toward her what critic has
expressed for Boston, that she sings brightly,
easily, confidently, ard generally with eX-
actness; that "sOme of her bits of imperious.
ness were fairly captivating and the audience
became her admirers on the instant, especially
approving her beautiful enunciation." We
look with pleasure to another visit from Miss
Laura Moore. This notice cannot fairly con-
clude without reference TO the magnificent
ballet, of niDety-two members, aud led with
such marvellous grace by the two distinguished
ladies, Miles. Theodore de Gillert and Feiciti
Carozzi, who contributed largely to the beauty
and success of an excellent performance.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
Miss Fortescue. the English actress who has
made SO favorable on impression upon New
night in Gretchen" the version of Faust
which has been written for her bv W. s. Gill
bert, the author OF "Pinafore" and other comic
cRampioned the cause IS Of Miss Fortescue ie'hi in
her suit against Lord Cairns, and, after the
dispute had been arranged set to work upon
play which should be specially adapted to his
mir protege's, peculiar talents. AS showing
the interest taken by the dramatst In this new
composition, 1t may be noticed that, although
he finished 'Pinafore" In q few. weeks, he
tion of Miss Fortescue's play. The new Meph-
istopheles Is q humorist after Mr.. Gilbert's best
style. and the Gretchen Of Miss Fortescue is
hood The psrt Of the od ards ample
scope for comedy, and the remaining parts are
presented by thoroughly well.trained artists.
Gretchen" will also be presented tomorrow
evening and at Wednesdays matinee; "Frou
Frou" on Wednesday and Thursday evenings
and Saturdays matinee, Moths on Friday
evening, and ON Saturday night a grand
double bill, king Rene's Daughter aud
"Sweethearts."
PROF. ALEXANDER sIMoNs's BENEFIT.
A complimentary benefit has been rendered
Prof Alexander Simons by his friends, aud
the tender accepted. The night OF the llth
Abners Music Hail as the place. Several well
known celebrities have volunteered their
services. among them Prof. E. O. Townsend.
George D. Scott and Others whose names can.
not now be recalled. 1t is sufficient, however,
to say that the entertainment Will be attrac-
tive, and the programme Ieplete with inter-
estiDg selections.
ALBAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
This evening Mr.. Richard Mansfield, with his
OWL admirable company, will appear at the
Opera House. and again present the merry
comedy of prince Karl" The play is bright
and merry, and the little drawing room enter
tainment incidental TO the third act IL said to
be simply captivating. Mr.. Manshelds por-
trayal OF the role OF the courier prince Is never
broad or Oyerdrawn. and he has filled IL TO
oyeIfowing with his many bright and novel
speeialties, making the entertainment COM
plete and attractive.
KERSASs WASHINGTON THEATER.
The International Comedy and Specially
Company this week at Kernan's with Joe Hart
banjoist; Schrode brothers, gymnaSts; Prof.
Campbell, latest European novelty; Needham
and Kelly, Irish comedians; Malde B,verly,
vocallst; Mackins John and Emma). sketch
artists; Frank Lester, baladist and others.
There Will be ample variety, and every piece
the best OF its class. "Law and Love-" the
lolliest comedy extant Will conclude the en-
teTtainment.
HARRIs's BIJoU TaEATER.
"Mardo" will be the play for the week. And
'Mardo" Is strong, intense, thrilling. The in-
terest is not human alone; 1t is also animal.
Man is in II, ana woman, too. especially Frank
!. Frayne and Eugenia dc Forest, the Hunter
and Huntress; but two bears enter, and two
hyonas laugh, and the worlds largest liOu
rOaTs We visit the palace of the c2ar; we wit
ness the hardships of Russian .conyicts on the
dreary wilds Of si5erla burning bridge in.
terTupts our progress then we are startled by q
hut on fire, and finally overwhelmed by a ter.
rife snowstorm. The drama is historical and
we shall learn new things and strange OF the
nihilists.
THE DINE MUSEUM
The Dime offers for this week "a Partner In
Crime" II has splendid scenic effects Dry
wit and sparkling humor abound. The songs
are new; new variety business Pathos, too, Is
introduced, and from tears of loud laughter
the audience will suddenly find itself in tears
Of pity and sympathy. There Is no end 20 the
interest Of the drama till the dramas end nor
even then, for all who have followed It's course
depart homeward still with the story dwelling
in the mind,